HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 1 (2013-05-23)EMERGENCY UTILITIES PILOT PROGRAM SUMMARY
Program Description:
The program provides an emergency assistance to eligible residents of the City of
Miami on a first come first serve basis to make past due utility payments as a result of
financial difficulties of the family.
Emergency assistance funds are meant to assist families in resolving an emergency,
after the family applies their own resources towards the situation.
Source of Funding: CDBG
Maximum Assistance: Assistance payment is cappe ;4f"$300.00.
Eligible Utilities:
• Electricity
• Gas
• Other —Any other utility necessary for arr-condition or:heating of the
residence
Eligible Applicants
• Must reside in the City of vliamr'Comrrnssion District 3
• Households wrth income less or equal to'0% o of median income adjusted for
family size
• Must be current in their other housing payments, such as rent or mortgage.
Householcfl_ncome Fable
2013 — Income Limits
Household;::1
2
3'
4
5
6
7
8
Size
5014
Income
Limits
522,900
,S26,200
$29,450
$32,700
S35,350
$37,950
$40,550
$43,200
Documents Required
• Proof of Income
• Proof of economic hardship
• Letter from utility company showing final notice for disconnection of services
• Valid Identification
Method of Payment: Payments will be made directly to the Utility Company.
Restrictions: This is a onetime payment per address per household